Inhabiting heaths, moorland and open woodland, this rather variable species flies during the day, sometimes abundantly in sunshine. It is common throughout Britain, and appears in May and June, sometimes again in August in the south. The caterpillars,...

1941 Mottled Beauty Alcis repandata (Linnaeus, 1758) Wingspan 30-45 mm. A very variable species, occurring commonly throughout Britain, with a number of races and intermediate forms. It is a regular visitor to light, and flies in June and July....